Christchurch College of English Language (CCEL)

CCEL is the University of Canterbury’s (UC) English language provider, based on its campus in Christchurch and also in the Auckland City Centre.
CCEL has a range of English courses including General English, Business English, IELTS and Cambridge Exam Preparation and English for Academic Purposes – Pathway to UC (EAP). Students who study EAP at CCEL can transfer to the University of Canterbury’s Foundation Studies, undergraduate or postgraduate programmes without needing IELTS.
CCEL has the highest possible quality rating from the New Zealand Qualifications Authority. CCEL is an industry leader and is well-known for providing a quality experience for students - in teaching, accommodation, activities and student support

Main Campus:
Christchurch

Locations:
Auckland, Christchurch

Student Population:
170

Faculties: English Language

Overview

Overview
CCEL is the University of Canterbury’s (UC) English language provider, based on its campus in Christchurch and also in the Auckland City Centre.
CCEL has a range of English courses including General English, Business English, IELTS and Cambridge Exam Preparation and English for Academic Purposes – Pathway to UC (EAP). Students who study EAP at CCEL can transfer to the University of Canterbury’s Foundation Studies, undergraduate or postgraduate programmes without needing IELTS.

CCEL has the highest possible quality rating from the New Zealand Qualifications Authority. CCEL is an industry leader and is well-known for providing a quality experience for students - in teaching, accommodation, activities and student support

Where it is:
CCEL Christchurch is based inside the UC campus. Students have access to the university facilities and are part of the campus community.
CCEL also has an Auckland campus located in the heart of Auckland city. The waterfront, skytower and numerous cafes and restaurants are within close proximity of the school.
Having these 2 campuses gives students a gateway to both the South and North Islands of New Zealand – and the opportunity to experience campus life and big-city life

Areas Of Study

Academic Life:
CCEL teachers are highly qualified with a minimum qualification of CELTA or equivalent and have an average of 8 years’ English teaching experience. More than half the CCEL teachers are trained to Delta level or higher. CCEL offers a wide range of English courses including:

General English (full-time and part-time)

IELTS Exam Preparation

Cambridge Exam Preparation

Business English

English for Academic Purposes – Pathway to UC

TESOL/Cambridge TKT

CELTA

CELTA

CCEL is a Cambridge examination test centre

Student Services:
CCEL offers students more than just an English course. Student services include:

Full-time student welfare staff

Accommodation placement in homestay or a student residence

Regular after-school and weekend activities

Free job-search workshops

Online visa application processes

Campus Facilities

Campus life:
CCEL Christchurch is based inside a spacious purpose-built facility on the UC campus. The building includes 20 classrooms, a language laboratory, a computer room, a self-study centre and free Wi-Fi access. CCEL Christchurch students also have access to the UC facilities such as libraries, cafeterias and gymnasiums. CCEL holds regular activities with UC students to give students the chance to make friends with local students.

CCEL Auckland is located on level 7 of a building in the centre of Auckland city and is surrounded by restaurants, cinemas and shops. The viaduct and Sky Tower are within easy walking distance of the school. The CCEL Auckland campus has 12 classrooms, a self-study centre, 2 TV/DV

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